The Thing
The Thing
Release: 1982-06-25·Runtime: 109m·★ 8.1
HorrorMysteryScience Fiction
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
The Turman-Foster Company
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Richard Dysartas Dr. Copper
Peter Maloneyas Bennings
Joel Polisas Fuchs
Norbert Weisseras Norwegian
David Clennonas Palmer
Charles Hallahanas Norris
Thomas G. Waitesas Windows
Kurt Russellas MacReady
Richard Masuras Clark
Larry Francoas Norwegian Passenger with Rifle
Keith Davidas Childs
Donald Moffatas Garry
John Carpenteras Norwegian (video footage) (uncredited)
Adrienne Barbeauas Computer (voice) (uncredited)
Jed the Wolfdogas Dog Thing
Wilford Brimleyas Blair
T.K. Carteras NaulsCrew
" />Ennio MorriconeOriginal Music Composer
" />Rob BottinMakeup Effects Designer, Makeup Effects
" />John W. Campbell Jr.Novel
" />Drew StruzanArt Designer
" />John J. LloydProduction Design
" />Bill LancasterScreenplay
" />Dean CundeyDirector of Photography
" />Todd C. RamsayEditor
" />Lawrence TurmanProducer
" />Jerry WillsStunts
" />Alan HowarthOriginal Music Composer
" />Dick WarlockStunt Coordinator" />John CarpenterDirector, Original Music Composer
" />David FosterProducer" />Larry FrancoAssociate Producer, First Assistant Director
" />Ken DiazMakeup Effects